As I mentioned last month (several times, I think), Foodzie has changed, and I am still not sure if these changes are for the best. That being said, they certainly did tempt me this month. They offered several different boxes to choose from at the beginning of the month, and I couldn’t decide between two of them: The Bacon and Bourbon Box & The Stocking Stuffers Box. So, I ordered one for a Christmas gift for myself. So, I guess it could be argued that the changes are for the better, but, I must admit that part of me does miss the SURPRISE of the tasting boxes of the past.

But, I did get one surprise this month… and that is that I got one of the boxes a bit earlier than I expected. I had ordered the Bacon and Bourbon Box as my subscription box, and the Stocking Stuffers box was the box that I placed an additonal order for. I had expected to receive the Stocking Stuffers box today … not the Bacon and Bourbon box! But that is what was in my mailbox this afternoon!

The reason I chose this one as my subscription box is because two of these items have been on my mental “wish list” for quite some time, and I’m thrilled that I will finally be tasting them. And I’m even more excited to learn that three of the five items in this box are local!

Also enclosed in my Foodzie box (as always!) was the card formerly known as the map card (which I guess I should now start calling the theme card), which tells the story behind the Bacon and Bourbon card:

We’ve learned by now that the salty tang of bacon doesn’t pair with everything, but it’s irresistible when paired with peanuts and chocolate. Bourbon provides a smoky complexity that takes meats and even chocolate to a whole new depth of flavor. We’ve sourced five of the best Bourbon and bacon products in the country for you to taste. Each has it’s own special take on at least one of these two memorable ingredients. You’ll especially enjoy the Bourbon Smoked Paprika, smoked with the wood from old Bourbon barrels, which lends both sweetness and spice to an already memorable spice. Our canister is sitting right on the Lazy Susan by our stove, ready to be sprinkled on a fried egg. We loved the idea of taking these two favorite ingredients and putting them into one box. Enjoy!

I loved the idea too, especially when the box included the bacon jam and the bacon peanut brittle! I can’t wait to dig in to this box!

Alright, so… I guess I might try another month with Foodzie… and as long as they keep creating tempting boxes such as this one, they may keep me hooked.